Bert began his Color Guard career at Norwalk High School, and went on to march with the Suburbanettes Winterguard in 1995, Emerald Marguis in 96-97 & 2000-2001. He was also a member of the Cadets of Bergen County in 1995-1996. In 1999 Bert joined the Guard Staff of the Hurricanes, as a designer for three seasons. Bert has also been staff at WGI Open Class Champion and World Class Finalist Cheshire High School, Norwalk High School, Trumbull High School and WGI Independent A Class Champion Terpsichore. He is currently the Color Guard Director at Sacred Heart University.